Question
Legal Studies Question on Criminal Law
X, under the influence of madness, attempts to kill Y.
A
X has committed the offence of murder
B
Y has no right of private defense as X is insane
C
Y has right of private defense which he would have if X were sane
D
All statements are correct.
Answer
Y has right of private defense which he would have if X were sane
Explanation
Solution
The Correct Option is (C): Y has right of private defense which he would have if X were sane.